Dear Sir,
Most truly yours,
E. Gibbon.
85.
To J. B. Holroyd, Esq.
Beriton, November 18th, 1770.
Dear Holroyd,
The melancholy and long expected event of my father's death happened last Monday the 12th instant. The expectation itself through the course of a very painful illness had in some measure prepared me for it. Yet notwithstanding these just motives of consolation it has been a very severe shock. The multitude of affairs I find myself so suddenly involved in, will not allow me to say when I can hope to wait on you, or indeed what portion of the Winter I shall be able to spend in town. I must however go there next week on particular business. I should think myself very lucky, if, during my stay (which will be about ten days) anything should call you to London. I shall be in my old Lodgings opposite to the Duke of Cumberland's, Pall Mall.
Believe me, my dear Holroyd,
Most sincerely yours,
E. Gibbon.